Celebration of the Third of May. The Constitution of May 3, 1791 is generally recognized as Europe's first and the world's second modern codified national constitution. National holiday with parades and concerts...

Hansa Day Opening of the sailing season 2008.

Festival of the European Capitals of Culture

International Festival of Organ Music in Oliwa. Featuring famous organ compositions and first performances of new organ works by distinguished virtuosos playing monumental organ in the Oliwa Cathedral. Inauguration: June, 24th: Ennio Moriconne

Open'er Festival One of the most important music events in Poland and possibly Europe. This year confirmed stars: Jay-Z, Sex Pistols, Massive Attack and many more. Info at: www.opener.pl

The Summer Stage of Municipal Theatre. The only theatre in Poland that performs on the beach. During the summer the theatre relocates to exceptionally beautiful surroundings of the beach in Orłowo. There, from July until mid-August spectacles are given every day, also cabarets and a movie under the stars.

St Dominic's Fair. 740 years old tradition, St Dominic's Fair is the largest trade and cultural outdoor event in Poland and one of the largest such events in Europe. The contemporary form of St Dominic's Fair recalls the Medieval tradition of fun and trade. Every August, over 1000 merchants, artists, artisans and collectors put up their stalls in the historical city centre.

Music Summer. Every summer polish and foreign pop and rock stars plays concerts at Brama Oliwska (close to Gdańsk Old Town).

International Street & Open-Air Theatres Festival FETA 2008

The Siege of the Malbork Castle. The Siege of the Malbork Castle comes back to historical facts. After victory during the Grunwald Battle Polish King Jagiello as a commander of the Polish and Lithuanian knights set out to the Malbork Castle - capital of Teutonic State, which turned out to be an inaccessible fortress.

International Festival of Organ Music in Oliwa. Featuring famous organ compositions and first performances of new organ works by distinguished virtuosos playing monumental organ in the Oliwa Cathedral.

The Summer Stage of Municipal Theatre. The only theatre that performs in Poland on the beach. During the summer the theatre relocates to exceptionally beautiful surroundings of the beach in Orłowo. There, from July until mid-August spectacles are given every day, also cabarets and a movie under the stars.

St Dominic's Fair. 740 years old tradition, St Dominic's Fair is the largest trade and cultural outdoor event in Poland and one of the largest such events in Europe. The contemporary form of St Dominic's Fair recalls the Medieval tradition of fun and trade. Every August, over 1000 merchants, artists, artisans and collectors put up their stalls in the historical city centre.

Sopot Festival. Is the town's undoubted pride - with its 40 years of tradition, which takes place in the Forest Opera, attracts national attention.

International Festival of Organ Music in Oliwa. Featuring famous organ compositions and first performances of new organ works by distinguished virtuosos playing monumental organ in the Oliwa Cathedral.

International Shakespeare Festival. Traditionally organised by Theatrum Gedenense at summer time takes place at the beginning of August. The Festival is widely recognised among cultural events taking place in the Pomerania region during the summer time attracting a numerous audience.

Polish Film Festival. The first Polish Film Festival was held in 1974 in Gdansk, where it took place until 1986. Later, the festival moved to the city of Gdynia, were it still is celebrated every year. The Festival has sister festivals in Toronto, Canada, and Seattle, USA.

International Festival of Organ Music in Oliwa. Featuring famous organ compositions and first performances of new organ works by distinguished virtuosos playing monumental organ in the Oliwa Cathedral.